RIO DE JANEIRO: For Brazilian fans gathered at Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Copacabana beach, the stunning seaside setting did little to ease the disappointment of watching their team suffer a sixth consecutive early World Cup exit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 2-1 defeat by Norway in the last 16 on Sunday ended the record five-times world champions’ quest for a sixth title, 24 years since they last lifted the trophy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instead, the team known nationwide as “Selecao” added to an unwanted run of results. The loss marked the worst finish for Brazil in a World Cup since 1990 and extended their longest title drought to six consecutive tournaments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I found it incredibly disappointing from start to finish,” said Patricia Ramalho, one of the thousands of fans at Copacabana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fans also largely agreed on the reasons behind another World Cup exit, pointing mainly to missed opportunities throughout the match. Midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, for example, failed to convert a penalty early in the first half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Norway, by contrast, capitalised on their biggest chances. Striker Erling Haaland, now tied for the most goals in this World Cup with seven, scored twice in the second half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Selecao started well. They missed two scoring chances\u2014a penalty and a near-goal by Endrick. Soccer punishes you. If you don’t score, you get scored against, and we ended up getting scored against,” Renan Moreira, an actor, said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brazil’s Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti, leading them for the first time in a major tournament, also drew criticism from fans, who questioned his tactical approach and in-game decisions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Ancelotti has a defensive tactical approach – he doesn’t go on the attack. Our entire generation always played on the attack, scoring goals, controlling the ball,” said Bruno Rangel, an advertising worker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ancelotti, who took charge of Brazil just over a year ago, is set to have another chance to win the trophy in four years after the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced it had renewed his contract in May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Until then, however, questions are likely to persist over whether the decorated manager is the right person to lead the national team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I disagree with renewing his contract for the next World Cup. We have to terminate the contract and let him go,” Rangel said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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